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GA 566 | Managing With Your Eyes with Alen Ganic

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on May 3rd, 2026

This week’s guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed visual management, examples of visual management they have seen and created, dealing with any resistance you might meet, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Alen likes (2:46)
  • His background (3:12)
  • What visual management is (5:28)
  • Examples he’s seen and created (6:20)
  • A story about Ron’s time at FlowServe (11:08)
  • Alen’s story about how he helped saved a company (15:35)
  • Dealing with resistance (20:23)
  • The practical mistakes people make (25:26)
  • Tips for getting started (27:26)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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